More Wisconsinites are behind bars for intoxicated driving

By: Andrew Kennard

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 567

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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In 2025, the number of adults in Wisconsin prisons for drunk driving and other Operating While Intoxicated offenses was four times higher than it was in 2000, according to a report published Thursday by the Wisconsin Policy Forum.

The report describes Wisconsin’s penalties for initial OWI convictions as generally less severe than those in neighboring states, but says Wisconsin has among the most severe penalties for the most serious convictions.

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